: Who a person is attracted to (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight). This is separate from gender identity. Respectful Communication

It is essential to distinguish between identity, expression, and biological markers to understand the community.

: If you accidentally use the wrong name or pronoun (misgendering), apologize briefly, correct yourself, and move on. Don't over-apologize, as it can make the person feel responsible for comforting you. Terms to Avoid Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC

: People whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

: You cannot tell someone's gender identity just by looking at them.

: A person's internal sense of being a man, woman, neither, or both.

: How a person presents their gender outwardly through clothing, behavior, or hairstyles.

: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.